Private Equity
The BVCA is attempting to dissuade the UK Inland Revenue from changing its interpretation on tax deductibility provisions for private equity-backed companies.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
New York-based Baring Latin America Partners has been selected to manage new fund taking advantage of ‘tremendous’ opportunities in Mexico
2 min read · 30 December 2012
Marie Brizard & Roger International, a French drinks company in which Duke Street Capital holds the majority stake, has acquired spirit producer William Pitters International.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
2004 saw the first increase in IPOs after three years of decline, according to a report published by VentureOne.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
Confirmation from the global buyout firm yesterday that a bid for Woolworths was possible sent the UK high street retailer's share price rocketing on Monday.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
Industri Kapital has agreed to sell its entire holding in Arca Systems to Schoeller Wavin Systems, a Dutch business owned by Stirling Square Capital Partners.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
The Geneva-headquartered firm has announced a final close of its latest fund of funds ahead of a €150m target.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
Advantage Capital, the London-based private equity firm that targets complex lower mid-market buyouts, has launched its second fund with a £30m target and £50m cap.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
After four years of decline, European venture capital investment showed signs of stabilising last year.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The Swedish private equity firm has made a tender offer for the shares in Kompan, a Copenhagen-listed playground equipment manufacturer.
2 min read · 30 December 2012